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Successful cognitive aging.

Colin A Depp1, Alexandria Harmell, Ipsit V Vahia

  • 1Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging, San Diego, USA, cdepp@ucsd.edu.

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Successful cognitive aging is complex, influenced by biology, psychology, and environment. Interventions like diet, exercise, and stimulation show promise for enhancing cognitive healthspan in older adults.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Neuroscience
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Population aging necessitates understanding successful cognitive aging.
  • Cognitive health in later life is a key focus for science and public health.
  • Defining successful cognitive aging remains a challenge due to its multidimensional nature.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the definition of successful cognitive aging.
  • To explore biological, psychological, and environmental determinants of cognitive health in aging.
  • To examine pathways and interventions for promoting cognitive healthspan.

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  • Review of existing literature on cognitive aging.
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  • Evaluation of behavioral and environmental interventions.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful cognitive aging is multidimensional with no single definition.
    • Biomarkers at genetic and cellular levels indicate cognitive health.
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    • Dietary restriction, physical activity, and cognitive stimulation are promising interventions.

    Conclusions:

    • Optimism exists for increasing the attainability of successful cognitive aging.
    • Multiple factors contribute to cognitive health in older adults.
    • Interventions offer potential to extend cognitive healthspan.